This week’s parasha, Mishpatim (“rules”), is full of “fine print” and numerous distinctions of right from wrong, examples of how to behave and rules about making restitution and resolving disputes.
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Everyone calls him “KC.” He is 21-years-old. He attended Montgomery County Public Schools for his entire life. He lives in Montgomery Village with his mom and dog, Zoya, “who has
Read moreWhen they were younger, our kids asked us to leave the light on in the hallway so they could “sleep better”. Darkness for them – as it is for most
Read moreThis week’s Torah portion is Va’eira, the second parasha in the Book of Exodus, containing the famous Ten Plagues. Last week, Pharaoh mocked Moses when he insisted that the Israelites be
Read moreAs you are receiving this, our youngest is being called to the Torah this morning as a bar mitzvah. As did his older brother and sister, our son chose to
Read moreThis week’s parasha is entitled, Va-yehi, “and Jacob lived.” But this last portion of the Book of Genesis is really about how Jacob died. Jacob passes away with dignity, preparation, humility
Read moreIn this week’s parasha – Vayigash – Joseph is reunited with his brothers after many years apart. Before revealing his identity to them, Joseph tricks them into believing he wants
Read moreIn last week’s Torah portion, we found Joseph at the bottom of a pit before being sold to traders on the way to Egypt. In this week’s Torah portion, Mikeitz, Joseph
Read moreParashat Vayeshev begins with a brief sentence: “Jacob dwelt in the land of his father’s sojournings, the land of Canaan.”
Read moreIt is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” Last February, I went to Paris as part of a national JFNA mission to stand in solidarity with the
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